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If you’re looking for another alternative to chips then we’ve another option that you’re going to love.
Courgette fries served with a garlic dip make for the perfect side dish to any meal plus, they’re 248 calories in a serving meaning you won’t feel too guilty either.
Want to know more? Course you do.
Ingredients
500g courgettes
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1l vegetable oil
150g plain flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon. dry mixed herbs
2 medium egg whites
Method – here.
And while we’re on it, another delish alternative to your standard chip is polenta fries. The last time I ate them I couldn’t get enough, here’s what you need.
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 ½ cups milk, of choice(600 mL)
2 ½ cups vegetable broth(600 mL)
2 cups polenta (320 g)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
olive oil, for brushing (if baking)
4 cups canola oil, if frying (960 mL)
Lemon-herb aioli
½ cup mayonnaise (120 g)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
You can read the method here.
Happy cooking!
